Blockchain Technology and Supply Chain Sustainability

Abstract

Supply chain digitalization has revolutionized outcomes for firms in their business operations. Incorporating industry 4.0 technologies has witnessed a change in the supply chain process execution. Blockchain technology has been rigorously addressed in supply chain operations but achieving UNSDGs through blockchain technologies has rarely been witnessed. To fill this gap, this chapter discussed the United Nations sustainable development goals and revealed that the UN has established 17 goals with 232 indicators that will address sustainable development at the global level. Further, the chapter covered the integration of blockchain technology in the supply chain for achieving sustainability. The discussion revealed that the integration of blockchain has successfully helped firms in achieving sustainable development. The discussion resulted in the successful explanation of blockchain integration in addressing the UNSDGs sustainable development. This chapter has provided practical implications to managers and policymakers in executing and encouraging blockchain adoption.